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Friday Freebies: Dec.4-11

Check my blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to this blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies."Here's some events for Friday, December 4 through Friday, December 11:

SPECIAL EVENTSMOM2MOM AT IRVING ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE:Join Mom2Mom Irving Arts Center's Holiday Open House! Come by the mom2mom booth to spin our prize wheel to win items such as tote bags, mugs, DVDs and much more! The sights and sounds of the Harlem Renaissance will fill the Irving Arts Center for the 17th-annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy art projects inspired by 1920s and 1930s artists, ride the "A" Train in the Sculpture Garden, create greeting cards, watch performances, take photos with Santa, snack on complimentary cookies and so much more!Good to know: End the evening with a free performance featuring Tapestry Dance in The Souls of Our Feet: A Celebration of American Tap Dance, at 7:30 p.m. in Carpenter Performance Hall. Watch as 16 flying feet take the stage in a tap spectacular! Featuring tap masters Acia Gray and Arthur Duncan from the Lawrence Welk Show. Doors open at 7 p.m., first-come, first-seated.Recommended ages: AllWhen: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 4. M2M booth opens at 5:30 p.m.Where: Irving Arts Center, 3333 North MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062Info: (972) 252-7558, http://www.irvingartscenter.comCost: FREE!

FREE TREES FOR ARLINGTON RESIDENTS: In conjunction with NBA Cares, Arlington Parks and Recreation Department will lead an effort to plant 2,010 trees over the course of 100 days leading up to the NBA All-Star game on Feb. 14, 2010. As part of this partnership, Arlington’s forestry program, Let’s Enhance Arlington’s Forestry or L.E.A.F, will distribute approximately 1,200 trees to area businesses and individuals. Applications are now being accepted from individuals and businesses who want to participate in the program. Trees will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. To apply for a tree, visit www.naturallyfun.org for an application. For more information about this program, call the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department at 817-459-5474 or send an e-mail to Parksdepartment@arlingtontx.gov.Recommended ages: AllWhere: ArlingtonInfo: 817-459-5474, parksdepartment@arlingtontx.govCost: FREE! FREE HEALTHY HOLIDAY CLASS PASS: Try one of more than 80 group exercise classes such as Step, Zumba, Cycle, Yoga at one of the three Arlington YMCA branches. Good to know: The pass can be used multiple times during the Class Pass period. Each time you come to a class, you can enter into a raffle for a free three-month family membership. If you join between November 15 and December 31, 2009, the joining fee will be waived (a savings of $75!).Recommended ages: All When: November 15-December 31Where: Central Branch-2200 S. Davis Drive, Arlington, 817-274-9622; Cooper Branch-7120 S. Cooper St., Arlington, 817-419-9629; North Branch-1005 Skyline Dr., Arlington 817-548-9622Info: http://www.ymca-arlington.org/fitnessClasses.aspCost: FREE! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PASS.http://www.ymca-arlington.org/PDF/YMCA%20Class%20Pass.pdfFRIDAY, DECEMBER 4Storytime with Santa Claus at NorthPark Center: Children of all ages are invited to gather with Santa Claus in front of his new Tudor-style cottage, complete with thatched roof, half timbers and vaulted ceiling (located at Macy's Court), for a very special storytime. Children's imaginations soar as Santa Claus uses the art of storytelling to share personal accounts of hard-working elves, flying reindeer, Mrs. Claus and around-the-world travels on Christmas Eve. Good to know: Through December 23. Recommended ages: AllWhen: 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 4; 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 5; noon, Sunday, December 6; 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 7; 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 8; 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 9; 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 10; 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 11. Where: NorthPark Shopping Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225Info: http://www.northparkcenter.com/Cost: FREE! Friday Lunch Time with Santa: Children of all ages are invited to eat lunch with Santa and enjoy tales about life at the North Pole. Complimentary lunches for children will be provided, while supplies last.Good to know: The event will be at the Fireplace near The GreenRecommended ages: AllWhen: Noon to 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 4; December 11, December 18Where: Watters Creek, 970 Garden Park Drive, Allen, Texas 75013Info: 972-747-8000, http://www.watterscreek.comCost: FREE!

Scrooge Puppet Theatre at NorthPark: Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life through the magic of puppetry. And if you think you know the story, Scrooge is here to show and tell you otherwise! Celebrating his 33rd year at NorthPark Center, the grumpy yet wonderfully delightful Scrooge, played by John Hardman of Le Theatre de Marionette, brings audiences a humorous and interactive adaptation of the central character from "A Christmas Carol." Come back time and again to enjoy this every-changing presentation. Good to know: Performances are every hour on the hour. Find Scrooge Puppet Theatre at a new location on Level One in the hallway between XXI Forever and LOFT, near Bookmarks. Through December 24 (10 to 3 p.m., Christmas Eve)Recommended ages: AllWhen: noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 4; noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 6; noon to 8 p.m., Monday, December 7; noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 10; noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 11.Where: NorthPark Shopping Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225Info: http://www.northparkcenter.com/Cost: FREE! Celebrate Colleyville holiday festival:Craft area, a three-story slide and a tubing snow hill and other rides, local choirs, Radio Disney, and Santa in a vintage firetruck at 6:20 p.m.Good to know: Recommended ages: AllWhen: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 4Where: Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk DriveInfo: www.colleyville.comCost: FREE!

MOM2MOM AT IRVING ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Join Mom2Mom Irving Arts Center's Holiday Open House! Come by the mom2mom booth to spin our prize wheel to win items such as tote bags, mugs, DVDs and much more! The sights and sounds of the Harlem Renaissance will fill the Irving Arts Center for the 17th-annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy art projects inspired by 1920s and 1930s artists, ride the "A" Train in the Sculpture Garden, create greeting cards, watch performances, take photos with Santa, snack on complimentary cookies and so much more!Good to know: End the evening with a free performance featuring Tapestry Dance in The Souls of Our Feet: A Celebration of American Tap Dance, at 7:30 p.m. in Carpenter Performance Hall. Watch as 16 flying feet take the stage in a tap spectacular! Featuring tap masters Acia Gray and Arthur Duncan from the Lawrence Welk Show. Doors open at 7 p.m., first-come, first-seated.Recommended ages: AllWhen: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 4. M2M booth opens at 5:30 p.m.Where: Irving Arts Center, 3333 North MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062Info: (972) 252-7558, http://www.irvingartscenter.comCost: FREE!

North Texas Beat: African Village Night: Live African drummers and dancing hosted by KUMAASI African Ensemble. You can bring your drum and join the circle. Good to know: This is a smoke-free and alchohol-free event. This event takes place every first Friday of the month.Recommended ages: AllWhen: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, December 4 Where: Sandaga African Market, 1325 Levee Street, DallasInfo: http://www.kumaasi.org/index.htmlCost: FREE!

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: Visit Santa's village, which includes animated and live elves, nutcrackers, reindeer, a Lionel® old-time model train area, remote control cars, a Red Ryder® laser arcade, a Nerf® soft gun range and slot car racing. Kids can write their letters to Santa at the activity area, where there will also be fun crafts. Don't forget to visit Santa! Good to know: Customers can get a free 4x6 photo with Santa and his reindeer (photo and gift packages will also be available). If the line gets too long, you can grab a Bass Pass to set your appointment with Santa. Through December 24Recommended ages: AllWhen: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 4; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, December 6; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, December 7; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, December 10; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 11. Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051Info: 972-724-2018, http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=18Cost: FREE!SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5Storytime with Santa Claus at NorthPark Center: Children of all ages are invited to gather with Santa Claus in front of his new Tudor-style cottage, complete with thatched roof, half timbers and vaulted ceiling (located at Macy's Court), for a very special storytime. Children's imaginations soar as Santa Claus uses the art of storytelling to share personal accounts of hard-working elves, flying reindeer, Mrs. Claus and around-the-world travels on Christmas Eve. Good to know: Through December 23. Recommended ages: AllWhen: 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 4; 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 5; noon, Sunday, December 6; 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 7; 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 8; 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 9; 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 10; 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 11. Where: NorthPark Shopping Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225Info: http://www.northparkcenter.com/Cost: FREE! Birds’ Christmas Tree at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Help decorate the tree with birdseed ornaments, see Santa and enjoy other activities.Recommended ages: AllWhen: 11 a.m., Saturday, December 5Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The event is in The Grove, the trees west of the Japanese Garden parking lot. Parking is in the Linden Street parking lot. (From the intersection of the Interstate 30 access road and Montgomery Street, go north 3/10 of a mile to Linden Street. Turn right on Linden Street and enter the parking lot. Enter the Botanic Garden through the wrought-iron gates at the south end of the lot.)Info: www.fwbg.orgCost: FREE!

Showtime Saturdays at the Galleria Dallas: Watch weekly family-friendly entertainment while you shop! Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley of Slappy’s Playhouse present holiday shows every Saturday through December 26. Today's show features Slappy’s Holiday Puppets. Good to know: All shows are adjacent to Play Place on Level 3.Recommended ages: AllWhen: 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 28Where: Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway(I-635 LBJ and Dallas North Tollway), Dallas 75240Info: 972-702-7100, http://www.galleriadallas.com/Cost: FREE!

Scrooge Puppet Theatre at NorthPark: Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life through the magic of puppetry. And if you think you know the story, Scrooge is here to show and tell you otherwise! Celebrating his 33rd year at NorthPark Center, the grumpy yet wonderfully delightful Scrooge, played by John Hardman of Le Theatre de Marionette, brings audiences a humorous and interactive adaptation of the central character from "A Christmas Carol." Come back time and again to enjoy this every-changing presentation. Good to know: Performances are every hour on the hour. Find Scrooge Puppet Theatre at a new location on Level One in the hallway between XXI Forever and LOFT, near Bookmarks. Through December 24 (10 to 3 p.m., Christmas Eve)Recommended ages: AllWhen: noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 4; noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 6; noon to 8 p.m., Monday, December 7; noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 10; noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 11.Where: NorthPark Shopping Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225Info: http://www.northparkcenter.com/Cost: FREE!

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: Visit Santa's village, which includes animated and live elves, nutcrackers, reindeer, a Lionel® old-time model train area, remote control cars, a Red Ryder® laser arcade, a Nerf® soft gun range and slot car racing. Kids can write their letters to Santa at the activity area, where there will also be fun crafts. Don't forget to visit Santa! Good to know: Customers can get a free 4x6 photo with Santa and his reindeer (photo and gift packages will also be available). If the line gets too long, you can grab a Bass Pass to set your appointment with Santa. Through December 24Recommended ages: AllWhen: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 4; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, December 6; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, December 7; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, December 10; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 11. Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051Info: 972-724-2018, http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=18Cost: FREE!

Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus: Celebrate the holidays in sweet style by decorating holiday cookies with Santa's better half. Fun for all ages, this free activity also includes story time and entertainment with Mrs. Claus. Good to know: The event will be at the Fireplace near The GreenRecommended ages: AllWhen: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, December 5Where: Watters Creek, 970 Garden Park Drive, Allen, Texas 75013Info: 972-747-8000, http://www.watterscreek.comCost: FREE!

Christmas Hayride: A hayride with Christmas storyboards, lights, Christmas Carols and homebaked goods. Good to know: Fridays and Saturdays through December 19Recommended ages: AllWhen: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19.Where: South Hills Baptist Church, 7350 Granbury Road, Fort Worth, TX 76123Info: 817-423-8800, www.southhillsbc.org Cost: FREE!SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6Storytime with Santa Claus at NorthPark Center: Children of all ages are invited to gather with Santa Claus in front of his new Tudor-style cottage, complete with thatched roof, half timbers and vaulted ceiling (located at Macy's Court), for a very special storytime. Children's imaginations soar as Santa Claus uses the art of storytelling to share personal accounts of hard-working elves, flying reindeer, Mrs. Claus and around-the-world travels on Christmas Eve. Good to know: Through December 23. Recommended ages: AllWhen: 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 4; 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 5; noon, Sunday, December 6; 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 7; 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 8; 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 9; 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 10; 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 11. Where: NorthPark Shopping Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225Info: http://www.northparkcenter.com/Cost: FREE! Scrooge Puppet Theatre at NorthPark: Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life through the magic of puppetry. And if you think you know the story, Scrooge is here to show and tell you otherwise! Celebrating his 33rd year at NorthPark Center, the grumpy yet wonderfully delightful Scrooge, played by John Hardman of Le Theatre de Marionette, brings audiences a humorous and interactive adaptation of the central character from "A Christmas Carol." Come back time and again to enjoy this every-changing presentation. Good to know: Performances are every hour on the hour. Find Scrooge Puppet Theatre at a new location on Level One in the hallway between XXI Forever and LOFT, near Bookmarks. Through December 24 (10 to 3 p.m., Christmas Eve)Recommended ages: AllWhen: noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 4; noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 6; noon to 8 p.m., Monday, December 7; noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 10; noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 11.Where: NorthPark Shopping Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225Info: http://www.northparkcenter.com/Cost: FREE!

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: Visit Santa's village, which includes animated and live elves, nutcrackers, reindeer, a Lionel® old-time model train area, remote control cars, a Red Ryder® laser arcade, a Nerf® soft gun range and slot car racing. Kids can write their letters to Santa at the activity area, where there will also be fun crafts. Don't forget to visit Santa! Good to know: Customers can get a free 4x6 photo with Santa and his reindeer (photo and gift packages will also be available). If the line gets too long, you can grab a Bass Pass to set your appointment with Santa. Through December 24Recommended ages: AllWhen: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 4; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, December 6; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, December 7; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, December 10; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 11. Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051Info: 972-724-2018, http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=18Cost: FREE!

Drawing at The Modern: The program will be led by artist who will take participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s collection. Bring a sketchbook and pencils or purchase materials from The Modern Shop. Attendance is limited to 20 participants, so arrive early to sign up at the information desk to ensure your space. Class is closed to additional participants after 2 p.m.Recommended ages: 6-12 (Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult.)When: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday December 6Where: The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Info: 817-738-9215, childrensprograms@themodern.org; http://www.themodern.org/children.htmlCost: FREE!National Scouting Museum Free Funday: Kids can see original Norman Rockwell scouting art and the World's Largest Pinewood Derby Car. They can also participate in interactive exhibits, virtual-reality gamebike adventures and the laser shooting gallery. Good to know: Admission is free every Sunday and Monday Recommended ages: AllWhen: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, December 6 and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, December 7Where: 1329 West Walnut Hill Lane, IrvingInfo: 800-303-3047, www.nationalscoutingmuseum.orgCost: FREE!

Scrooge Puppet Theatre at NorthPark: Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life through the magic of puppetry. And if you think you know the story, Scrooge is here to show and tell you otherwise! Celebrating his 33rd year at NorthPark Center, the grumpy yet wonderfully delightful Scrooge, played by John Hardman of Le Theatre de Marionette, brings audiences a humorous and interactive adaptation of the central character from "A Christmas Carol." Come back time and again to enjoy this every-changing presentation. Good to know: Performances are every hour on the hour. Find Scrooge Puppet Theatre at a new location on Level One in the hallway between XXI Forever and LOFT, near Bookmarks. Through December 24 (10 to 3 p.m., Christmas Eve)Recommended ages: AllWhen: noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 4; noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 6; noon to 8 p.m., Monday, December 7; noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 10; noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 11.Where: NorthPark Shopping Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225Info: http://www.northparkcenter.com/Cost: FREE! Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: Visit Santa's village, which includes animated and live elves, nutcrackers, reindeer, a Lionel® old-time model train area, remote control cars, a Red Ryder® laser arcade, a Nerf® soft gun range and slot car racing. Kids can write their letters to Santa at the activity area, where there will also be fun crafts. Don't forget to visit Santa! Good to know: Customers can get a free 4x6 photo with Santa and his reindeer (photo and gift packages will also be available). If the line gets too long, you can grab a Bass Pass to set your appointment with Santa. Through December 24Recommended ages: AllWhen: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 4; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, December 6; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, December 7; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, December 10; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 11. Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051Info: 972-724-2018, http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=18Cost: FREE!National Scouting Museum Free Funday: Kids can see original Norman Rockwell scouting art and the World's Largest Pinewood Derby Car. They can also participate in interactive exhibits, virtual-reality gamebike adventures and the laser shooting gallery. Good to know: Admission is free every Sunday and Monday Recommended ages: AllWhen: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, December 6 and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, December 7Where: 1329 West Walnut Hill Lane, IrvingInfo: 800-303-3047, www.nationalscoutingmuseum.orgCost: FREE!TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8Storytime with Santa Claus at NorthPark Center: Children of all ages are invited to gather with Santa Claus in front of his new Tudor-style cottage, complete with thatched roof, half timbers and vaulted ceiling (located at Macy's Court), for a very special storytime. Children's imaginations soar as Santa Claus uses the art of storytelling to share personal accounts of hard-working elves, flying reindeer, Mrs. Claus and around-the-world travels on Christmas Eve. Good to know: Through December 23. Recommended ages: AllWhen: 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 4; 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 5; noon, Sunday, December 6; 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 7; 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 8; 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 9; 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 10; 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 11. Where: NorthPark Shopping Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225Info: http://www.northparkcenter.com/Cost: FREE! Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: Visit Santa's village, which includes animated and live elves, nutcrackers, reindeer, a Lionel® old-time model train area, remote control cars, a Red Ryder® laser arcade, a Nerf® soft gun range and slot car racing. Kids can write their letters to Santa at the activity area, where there will also be fun crafts. Don't forget to visit Santa! Good to know: Customers can get a free 4x6 photo with Santa and his reindeer (photo and gift packages will also be available). If the line gets too long, you can grab a Bass Pass to set your appointment with Santa. Through December 24Recommended ages: AllWhen: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 4; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, December 6; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, December 7; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, December 10; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 11. Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051Info: 972-724-2018, http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=18Cost: FREE!

Scrooge Puppet Theatre at NorthPark: Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life through the magic of puppetry. And if you think you know the story, Scrooge is here to show and tell you otherwise! Celebrating his 33rd year at NorthPark Center, the grumpy yet wonderfully delightful Scrooge, played by John Hardman of Le Theatre de Marionette, brings audiences a humorous and interactive adaptation of the central character from "A Christmas Carol." Come back time and again to enjoy this every-changing presentation. Good to know: Performances are every hour on the hour. Find Scrooge Puppet Theatre at a new location on Level One in the hallway between XXI Forever and LOFT, near Bookmarks. Through December 24 (10 to 3 p.m., Christmas Eve)Recommended ages: AllWhen: noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 4; noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 6; noon to 8 p.m., Monday, December 7; noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 10; noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 11.Where: NorthPark Shopping Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225Info: http://www.northparkcenter.com/Cost: FREE!

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: Visit Santa's village, which includes animated and live elves, nutcrackers, reindeer, a Lionel® old-time model train area, remote control cars, a Red Ryder® laser arcade, a Nerf® soft gun range and slot car racing. Kids can write their letters to Santa at the activity area, where there will also be fun crafts. Don't forget to visit Santa! Good to know: Customers can get a free 4x6 photo with Santa and his reindeer (photo and gift packages will also be available). If the line gets too long, you can grab a Bass Pass to set your appointment with Santa. Through December 24Recommended ages: AllWhen: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 4; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, December 6; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, December 7; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, December 10; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 11. Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051Info: 972-724-2018, http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=18Cost: FREE!Wonderful Wednesdays at The Modern: This gallery program for families is designed as an informal introduction to the Modern collection and special exhibitions. Families will be given a focused tour accompanied by a gallery project designed by the Modern's education staff. This week, participants will be visiting the work of Susan Rothenberg. Good to know: Prior registration is not required. Meet at the admission desk to sign in. Limited to 30 participants.Recommended ages: All When: 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9Where: The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Info: 817-738-9215, childrensprograms@themodern.org; http://www.themodern.org/children.htmlCost: FREE!THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10Storytime with Santa Claus at NorthPark Center: Children of all ages are invited to gather with Santa Claus in front of his new Tudor-style cottage, complete with thatched roof, half timbers and vaulted ceiling (located at Macy's Court), for a very special storytime. Children's imaginations soar as Santa Claus uses the art of storytelling to share personal accounts of hard-working elves, flying reindeer, Mrs. Claus and around-the-world travels on Christmas Eve. Good to know: Through December 23. Recommended ages: AllWhen: 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 4; 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 5; noon, Sunday, December 6; 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 7; 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 8; 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 9; 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 10; 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 11. Where: NorthPark Shopping Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225Info: http://www.northparkcenter.com/Cost: FREE!

Scrooge Puppet Theatre at NorthPark: Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life through the magic of puppetry. And if you think you know the story, Scrooge is here to show and tell you otherwise! Celebrating his 33rd year at NorthPark Center, the grumpy yet wonderfully delightful Scrooge, played by John Hardman of Le Theatre de Marionette, brings audiences a humorous and interactive adaptation of the central character from "A Christmas Carol." Come back time and again to enjoy this every-changing presentation. Good to know: Performances are every hour on the hour. Find Scrooge Puppet Theatre at a new location on Level One in the hallway between XXI Forever and LOFT, near Bookmarks. Through December 24 (10 to 3 p.m., Christmas Eve)Recommended ages: AllWhen: noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 4; noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 6; noon to 8 p.m., Monday, December 7; noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 10; noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 11.Where: NorthPark Shopping Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225Info: http://www.northparkcenter.com/Cost: FREE!

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: Visit Santa's village, which includes animated and live elves, nutcrackers, reindeer, a Lionel® old-time model train area, remote control cars, a Red Ryder® laser arcade, a Nerf® soft gun range and slot car racing. Kids can write their letters to Santa at the activity area, where there will also be fun crafts. Don't forget to visit Santa! Good to know: Customers can get a free 4x6 photo with Santa and his reindeer (photo and gift packages will also be available). If the line gets too long, you can grab a Bass Pass to set your appointment with Santa. Through December 24Recommended ages: AllWhen: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 4; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, December 6; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, December 7; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, December 10; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 11. Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051Info: 972-724-2018, http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=18Cost: FREE!

Friday Lunch Time with Santa: Children of all ages are invited to eat lunch with Santa and enjoy tales about life at the North Pole. Complimentary lunches for children will be provided, while supplies last.Good to know: The event will be at the Fireplace near The GreenRecommended ages: AllWhen: noon to 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 11, December 18Where: Watters Creek, 970 Garden Park Drive, Allen, Texas 75013Info: 972-747-8000, http://www.watterscreek.comCost: FREE!

Scrooge Puppet Theatre at NorthPark: Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life through the magic of puppetry. And if you think you know the story, Scrooge is here to show and tell you otherwise! Celebrating his 33rd year at NorthPark Center, the grumpy yet wonderfully delightful Scrooge, played by John Hardman of Le Theatre de Marionette, brings audiences a humorous and interactive adaptation of the central character from "A Christmas Carol." Come back time and again to enjoy this every-changing presentation. Good to know: Performances are every hour on the hour. Find Scrooge Puppet Theatre at a new location on Level One in the hallway between XXI Forever and LOFT, near Bookmarks. Through December 24 (10 to 3 p.m., Christmas Eve)Recommended ages: AllWhen: noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 4; noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 6; noon to 8 p.m., Monday, December 7; noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 10; noon to 8 p.m., Friday, December 11.Where: NorthPark Shopping Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75225Info: http://www.northparkcenter.com/Cost: FREE! Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: Visit Santa's village, which includes animated and live elves, nutcrackers, reindeer, a Lionel® old-time model train area, remote control cars, a Red Ryder® laser arcade, a Nerf® soft gun range and slot car racing. Kids can write their letters to Santa at the activity area, where there will also be fun crafts. Don't forget to visit Santa! Good to know: Customers can get a free 4x6 photo with Santa and his reindeer (photo and gift packages will also be available). If the line gets too long, you can grab a Bass Pass to set your appointment with Santa. Through December 24Recommended ages: AllWhen: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 4; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, December 5; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, December 6; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, December 7; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 8; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 9; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, December 10; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 11. Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051Info: 972-724-2018, http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=18Cost: FREE!Christmas Hayride: A hayride with Christmas storyboards, lights, Christmas Carols and homebaked goods. Good to know: Fridays and Saturdays through December 19Recommended ages: AllWhen: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19.Where: South Hills Baptist Church, 7350 Granbury Road, Fort Worth, TX 76123Info: 817-423-8800, www.southhillsbc.org Cost: FREE!

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